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BT51 JHL

2002 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,788 mi
Last recorded121,788 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 JHL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 121,788 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 105,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 89,350 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 72,314 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 72,314 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 63,885 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 54,054 miles

slight damage to nsf wheel †both rear tyres cracking in side wall

Fail 23 Jan 2006 46,443 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 46,443 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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BT51 JHL is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT51 JHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT51 JHL registered?

BT51 JHL is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is BT51 JHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 JHL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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